# Criminal activity on Indian railways

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-activity-on-indian-railways
> Updated: 2026-08-29T09:35:12.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Criminal activities involving smuggling and theft have been reported on Indian railways. In late August 2026, railway police at Ballia station in Uttar Pradesh arrested a coach attendant for allegedly smuggling liquor into Bihar to exploit prohibition laws.

Shortly thereafter, separate incidents occurred on different lines. On the Bandra-Bhuj Superfast Special train, passengers intercepted three suspected bootleggers attempting to flee with a large consignment of foreign liquor and beer. In Hyderabad, police arrested two individuals for allegedly sedating a passenger on the Sabari Superfast Express to steal a mobile phone and cash.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-29: Indian railway passengers and police intercept smuggling and theft

Criminal incidents on Indian trains include passengers intercepting a liquor smuggling operation on the Bandra-Bhuj Special and police arresting two men for sedating a passenger to steal valuables.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-railway-passengers-and-police-intercept-smuggling-and-theft

### 2026-08-26: Railway police arrest coach attendant for liquor smuggling

A coach attendant of the Garib Nawaz Express was arrested at Ballia railway station for allegedly smuggling liquor from Uttar Pradesh to Bihar to profit from the state's prohibition laws.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/railway-police-arrest-coach-attendant-for-liquor-smuggling

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